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Inova’s, Dr. John Elkas, Featured on NBC4 Washington
Our own Dr. John Elkas, Gynecologic Oncologist at Inova Fairfax Hospital, was featured on NBC News4 providing recommendations on what women can do to make sure they are receiving the best care after an ovarian cancer diagnosis – (April 19, 2013). New Concerns About Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Read MoreInova’s Annandale Treasure Trove Celebrates 50th Anniversary
ANNANDALE , VA – (April 18, 2013) – In addition to providing more than a thousand hospital volunteers and hundreds of thousands of service hours each year, the Auxiliary of Inova Fairfax Hospital also operates the hospital’s gift shops and three Treasure Trove Thrift and Consignment stores. This week the Annandale location celebrates 50 years…
Read MoreInova’s, Dr. Lawrence Stern, Featured on WUSA9
WUSA9‘s Anita Brikman spoke with Caitlin O’Dwyer on how important a colonscopy was in catching a cancerous polyp. Colonoscopy is one of the few medical tests that can catch cancer before it starts, so her doctor, Dr. Lawrence Stern, MD, colorectal surgeon, Inova, was able to treat her cancer early and Caitlin is now cancer…
Read MoreWUSA9 Visits One of Inova’s Additional Flu Clinics
Upcoming Family Flu Clinics on January 19 and January 24 Inova has upcoming family flu clinics at Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus this Saturday, January 19, from 1 – 4pm and at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus on Saturday, January 26, from 9 am – noon. Visit Inova.org/flu to find location details and more information –…
Read MoreFlu Is Now In Season
(January 9, 2013) – Dr. Glenn Druckenbrod, Director of Emergency Medicine, Inova Fairfax Hospital recently spoke with Fox5 about how our area is seeing a spike in flu cases earlier compared to past five years. Dr. Glenn Druckenbrod and Dr. Katherine Fullerton, Director of Pediatric Emergency Department, Inova Fairfax Hospital recommend a flu shot for…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Dedicated New Addition to Patient Tower
Addition offers all private rooms for patients FALLS CHURCH, Va., – (December 17, 2012) — Elected officials, local business leaders and community partners gathered at Inova Fairfax Hospital to celebrate the completion of a new, adult services hospital. The dedication program included comments from Sharon Bulova, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, as well as other…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Exercise at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus on December 16
(December 12, 2012) – As home to the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus serves as Northern Virginia’s first responder regarding the health and well-being of our community. With that role, comes a responsibility to always be prepared for whatever emergency or disaster we may face, from natural disasters to terrorism.…
Read MoreATM Skimmer Devices Found on Inova Campuses
We want to let you know about two ATM scanning devices that were found at two of our hospitals this week. Neither of these bank machines are either owned or “monitored” by Inova. They are located on hospital property but banking institutions are responsible for their maintenance and management – (November 30, 2012). On Nov.…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Medical Campus Expansion Highlights Environmental Sustainability
LEED certification sought for “green building” design Falls Church, VA – (November 27, 2012) — When it opens in January 2013, Inova Fairfax Hospital’s new medical/surgical tower will be the first building project in Inova history to have been designed and constructed based on criteria established by the U.S. Green Building Council as part of…
Read MoreQuality Matters – Inova’s 2011/2012 Quality Report
(November 12, 2012) – First, do no harm – it’s a defining mandate for those who devote their lives to caring for others’ health. Recent studies have shown, however, that approximately 100,000 patients nationwide die unnecessarily in healthcare institutions. Several national organizations, including the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Agency…
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